Kamikochi & Taisho Pond & Tashiro Pond & Kappa Bridge & Myojin Pond & Hotaka Peaks & Hotaka Shrine Okumiya Natural Forest Hiking Day Tour (Depart from Nagoya)

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Pre-trip notice: We will send the guide and vehicle information by email between 18:00 and 21:00 the day before the trip, please be sure to check it in time. Sometimes the email is mistakenly classified into the trash. During the peak tourist season, the sending time of the email may be delayed. Please understand. If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please refer to the last one. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Depart from downtown Nagoya in the morning, Kamikochi Hiking Route 1: Taisho Pond - Tashiro Pond - Kappa Bridge: Recommended for friends who are visiting for the first time! This 3.5-kilometer route takes about 1-1.5 hours to walk, the whole journey is flat and picturesque along the way. From the dreamy dead trees of Taisho Pond to the tranquil wetlands of Tashiro Pond, and finally arriving at the iconic Kappa Bridge in Kamikochi, every step is a visual feast! Route 2: Kappa Bridge - Myojin Bridge - Hotaka Shrine Okumiya & Myojin Pond**: For experienced hiking enthusiasts, this 5.6-kilometer route will take you to explore the deeper beauty of nature. Starting from Kappa Bridge, passing the quiet Myojin Bridge, walk to the Hotaka Shrine Okumiya. The mountains and riverside scenery along the way, especially the quiet time by the Myojin Pond, let you immerse yourself in the embrace of nature. Taisho Pond: A beautiful lake formed by volcanic eruptions. The dead trees in the lake show different dreamy scenery with the change of seasons, which will make you linger! Tashiro Pond: This shallow wetland shows charming natural scenery in the new green of May and the yellow leaves of October. The thin ice in late autumn adds a mysterious beauty. Kappa Bridge: As a symbol of Kamikochi, you can overlook the Hotaka Mountains, Yakedake and Azusa River from the bridge. Especially during the peak tourist season such as the long holiday in May and the red leaves season, it attracts a large number of tourists. Myojin Pond: Walk to Myojin Pond and feel the mystery and tranquility of the Hotaka Shrine Okumiya. This is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, and the natural scenery around is refreshing. Hotaka Mountain Range & Yakedake: Hotaka Mountain Range is the iconic landscape of Kamikochi, and Oku-Hodaka Mountain is the third highest peak in Japan. The smoky mist of Yakedake adds to the mysterious atmosphere of the mountains. Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya: Visit the large torii gate of Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya, experience the historic "Kamonji Hut", enjoy delicious rock fish, and feel the strong traditional cultural atmosphere. Every scenic spot in Kamikochi makes people feel the magnificence and tranquility of nature. Come and experience the beautiful scenery like a paradise!

• The weather and temperature in Kamikochi are often unstable and constantly changing. It is strongly recommended that you wear or bring comfortable walking shoes, raincoats, umbrellas, hats, sunglasses, and an extra jacket that can be put on or taken off according to the temperature of the day.
• In Kamikochi, the temperature is about 20℃ from June to September. Please bring warm clothes.
• Lunch is not included, please prepare it yourself.
• If the traffic road is closed due to bad weather, the tour may be cancelled for the safety of the guests. The full amount will be refunded to the guests, but the transportation to the meeting point will be borne by the guests.
• [Regarding the license plate and tour guide information] We will inform you of the meeting point time, tour guide and license plate information for the next day's tour by email before 21:00 Japan time the day before the tour. If you do not receive the email, please check the spam folder first, and if not, please contact us in time! In the case of receiving multiple emails, the latest received email will prevail.
• [Regarding luggage privileges] Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, and the extra part can be paid to the driver and guide on the spot at 2,000 yen/piece. Please make sure to note when placing an order. If you are not informed in advance, the driver and guide have the right to refuse you to board the bus and the tour fee will not be refunded.
• [About driver and guide service] Driver and tour guide service: 4-13 people exquisite small group; driver + tour guide service: 14-45 people bus group, the actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people on the day. The driver and guide mainly drives, and the explanation is supplementary.
• [About force majeure] Due to the traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. In the event of the above or other force majeure factors, the tour guide has the right to adjust and delete the itinerary on the spot. Please forgive me, and you cannot request a refund for this reason.
• [About late refund] Because the one-day tour is a carpooling service, if you are late at the gathering place or scenic spot, we will not wait for you and cannot refund. Please be aware of this.
• [About car models] Reference car models: 5-8 seat car: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seat car: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seat car: mini bus; 22 seat car and above: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.